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Goodmans IP Litigation lawyers are always at the forefront of industry-altering patent issues arising before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal, shaping the law through original thinking and thoughtful legal solutions imported from other jurisdictions. Whether asserting intellectual property or defending against IP claims, the Goodmans IP Litigation Group has unparalleled experience litigating complex and high-stakes IP litigation. Our Goodmans IP litigation bench is deep, with industry-recognized lawyers and leaders of the future working alongside several in-house PhD-level scientists.

Industry leaders repeatedly turn to Goodmans when the need arises to assert their intellectual property rights, whether it be patents, trademarks or copyright or to defend against claims of patent, trademark or copyright infringement. Clients from a multitude of industries choose Goodmans when they want client-focused, tailor-made strategies for building and managing IP portfolios and designing around the IP of their competitors.

In 2024, the Group received numerous recognitions, including Canada Firm of the Year - Patent Disputes and Impact Case of the Year at the Managing IP Americas Awards, Intellectual Property Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Canada Awards, Leading IP Law Firm - IP Patents at the Lexology Awards: North America, Impact Case of the Year at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards, and Patent Litigation Firm of the Year, Canada at the Global IP Awards.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Goodmans houses a well-regarded Toronto-based intellectual property department with notable strength in handling complex litigation. Renowned for its leading expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, the law firm covers both disputes and non-contentious issues. The team also offers experience in transactional, licensing and portfolio management files, often working for well-known domestic and international brands. The group enjoys a strong reputation for its assured handling of patent litigation matters, particularly for longstanding client Apotex.

Work Highlights

  • Goodmans represented Pharmascience in a patent infringement action brought by Janssen concerning its intention to market low-cost subsequent entry versions of Janssen’s drug to treat multiple sclerosis, INVEGA SUSTENNA.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Brodkin
Andrew Brodkin
Star Individuals

Andrew Brodkin is a leading intellectual property lawyer with considerable experience litigating complex pharmaceutical patent disputes. He has also represented major manufacturing, oil and gas, and technology clients in both patent and trade mark litigation.

Andrew is smart, strategic and lovely to work with.

Andrew is a very calming influence, he is very practical and really sets the strategic narrative and vision.

Andrew Brodkin is an excellent advocate.

Andrew Brodkin is very knowledgeable and very commercial.

Harry Radomski
Harry Radomski
Star Individuals

Legendary litigator Harry Radomski continues to be recognised as an eminent intellectual property expert, particularly with issues concerning pharmaceutical and media patent litigation.

Harry Radomski is a highly intelligent individual.

He is a leader in the industry.

Jordan D. Scopa
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Jordan D. Scopa
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Jordan Scopa continues to impress market observers on the basis of his prominent role in major pharmaceutical patent litigation files, particularly for clients on the generic side of the industry.

Jordan Scopa is hard working, brilliant, and strategic. As a result, his legal work packs a punch.

Jordan is a phenomenal litigator and a real force to be reckoned with, as well as a delight to work alongside.

Jordan Scopa is a strong strategic thinker.

Amalia Berg
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Amalia Berg
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Amalia Berg assists clients with a host of trade mark issues, including clearance, prosecution and portfolio management. She has been retained by major brands across a range of industries including consumer products, technology and media.

Amalia Berg is a really strong lawyer.

Ben Hackett
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Ben Hackett
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Ben Hackett holds a solid reputation as an IP litigator and has played an important role in several high-profile patent litigation cases, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
Jenene Roberts
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Jenene Roberts
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Jenene Roberts is an adept lawyer at assisting with patent infringement litigation. She frequently represents clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

Jenene is whip smart.

Jaclyn Tilak
Jaclyn Tilak
Associates to watch

Jaclyn Tilak regularly represents major pharmaceutical companies in complex patent litigation. She also acts in similar disputes for clients in the manufacturing, technology and energy sectors.

Jaclyn Tilak is very thorough and top notch.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Nationwide - Canada

Intellectual Property

Amalia Berg
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Amalia Berg
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Intellectual Property: Litigation

Andrew Brodkin
Andrew Brodkin
Star Individuals
Harry Radomski
Harry Radomski
Star Individuals
Jordan D. Scopa
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Jordan D. Scopa
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Band 2
Ben Hackett
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Ben Hackett
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Jenene Roberts
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Jenene Roberts
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Jaclyn Tilak
Jaclyn Tilak
Associates to watch